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5 Questions with...

Erine Gray Founder and CEO Aunt Bertha

READ MORE "O ur mission is to connect people in need and the programs that serve them, with dignity and ease." In our Five Questions series we ask experts five questions relating to their professional experiences in the health field. Learn why Aunt Bertha Founder and CEO, Erine Gray, created this online resource, the impact it is making across the country, and how BHF is leading the effort to bring this resource to the people of Monroe County. In case you missed it, you can also read the other interviews from our 5 questions series: Lee McKinley, MD, FACP, Penny Caudill Kristina Box, MD, FACOG Pete Yonkman

20th Hoosiers Outrun Cancer

The countdown is on! Join us for what's sure to be a record-setting 20th year. Go to hoosiersoutruncancer.org and register to run, walk, and donate in honor of 20 years of "outrunning cancer." You will also be able to view information including the race route map, frequently asked questions and more! REGISTER HERE! IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION: 9/25 - Early team packet pickup at Harrell-Fish, Inc. *reserved only for those who requested team packet pickup before the deadline, 11am-6pm, 2010 Fountain Drive 9/27 - Onsite late registration IU Memorial Stadium West Concourse, 11am-6pm 9/28 - Race day! IU Memorial Stadium West Concourse 7:30 am - 9:00 am - Late registration 9:30 am - Opening Ceremony 10:00 am - Races begin

Hoosiers Outrun Cancer 20th Anniversary Celebration

We were honored to be joined by past and present HOC sponsors, committee members, and volunteers for a memorable evening at Oliver Winery. A heartfelt thank you to all who have supported our race and, in turn, who have supported local cancer patients in our community for the past 20 years. Check out the photos from the event by clicking the photos button below! PHOTOS

Health & Business Luncheon Recap

We were proud to partner once again with the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce for their annual Health & Business Luncheon at the Bloomington Country Club on August 20th. Speakers included: Pam Pontones , Deputy State Health Commissioner/State Epidemiologist for the Indiana State Department of Health, Penny Caudill Health Administrator for the Monroe County Health Department, and Carol Weiss-Kennedy , Director of Community Health for IU Health South Central Region. The Herald-Times wrote an in-depth look at the Deputy State Health Commissioner's presentation which you can read here. (you may have to click the link twice to access the article) You can also view more photos from the event via The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce's Facebook page here.

News from Our Friends

BHF is a proud sponsor of Noon Edition, a weekly radio program that surveys local topics through conversations with scholars, government leaders, and listeners.

WFIU's Noon Edition "The Future of Healthcare in The United States" "According to the  U.S. Census , 8.8 percent of Americans did not have health coverage during 2017. Private health insurance is the dominant form of coverage, insuring 67.2 percent of Americans, where government coverage insures 37.7 percent." The conversation, which discusses the future of health coverage in the U.S. and what "Medicare for all" means, includes insight from: Dr. Kosali Simon , O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs Professor, Journal of Health Economics Co-Editor Dr. Ed Weisbart , Head of Physicians for a National Health Program Missouri   Dr. Malaz Boustani , Center for Health Innovation & Implementation Science Director Find out more by listening to this edition of Noon Edition here.

TOGETHER for a healthier TOMORROW

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